Pederson initially placed third at the Zone Championships in the class, but due to an ineligible rider, she moved up to second place and earned the chance to compete for a national title.

The regional champion in intermediate equitation on the flat and runner-up in intermediate equitation over fences is majoring in criminal justice at Morrisville State.

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